srt_wannabe 07-05-2009, 10:54 AM Alright so I've been looking for some performance mods for my sxt but it seems theres only so much I can get. Cold air intake and exhaust. I went to my local shop and we talked for a bit and we started to talk about nitrous!!
I think im going to go through with it. Still in the making but was wondering about where would i want to put the nitrous switch. I found some pics of what it says is a nokya motorsports shifter knob and was wondering if anyone knew where i could find this shifter?!
here is a pic
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww261/mbowlin07/nokyaknob.jpg
I was also wondering if there is a button or some form of switch at the top of the knob?
And if not a switch on top of the knob where would be a good place to put it or wire it up to with minimal movement?
And i do not have cruise control otherwise that would be a good place to put it. So let me know if you guys have any info or suggestions good or bad i want to know! thanks all!:bigthumb:
LLSJ07R/T 07-05-2009, 03:58 PM http://www.spwindustries.com/nokya/shiftknobs.php
http://4caroption.com/category.php?cid=39
srt_wannabe 07-05-2009, 08:42 PM NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks alot man appreciate it!
UN4GTBL 07-06-2009, 07:36 AM you have a 5-speed right?
srt_wannabe 07-06-2009, 06:51 PM nope automatic I'm doomed!!!
whitedragon 07-06-2009, 07:16 PM nope automatic I'm doomed!!!
When you were talking about modifing your car at the shop...did your CVT trany come into the conversation?... I also have an auto SXT and i know mine RPMs go up to 6 grand... i know NOS is a weicked thing to put on a car but really an SXT? I know you should go more into the turbo way of life...youll enjoy it and itll save you money on bottle refils
geraaad 07-06-2009, 07:23 PM nope automatic I'm doomed!!!
I'd say a transmission cooler would help the transmission, cause its usually heat that cause mechanical failure in transmissions. But not saying it will save the tranny though.
Noticed you had an sxt which has less power than the r/t which runs the same transmission irc. so that means you may have more room to play with before stuff blows :jester:
HICal 07-06-2009, 07:35 PM nope automatic I'm doomed!!!
Automatic, cvt or standard...
One big question. Is you car still under warranty? and if so, you will blow that warranty out the window. I'd find better ways around this and accept what it can give you. You're might start seeing cel's like crazy and nice repair bills.
Though, I won't knock you, nice idea.
srt_wannabe 07-06-2009, 09:45 PM I mean right now i dont have enough money for a tranny swap out/ turbo.....
Thats why nitrous is the next best thing for me I'm not looking for something right now that will blow my socks off! I'm looking for something to give my auto sxt some kick ya know? I hate being slow and nitrous is the only way of changing that right now. And my warranty expired at 36000 miles i broke that a week ago so now im out of warranty. But i sorta understand what you guys are saying nitrous is pretty rough! But I'm not going to be using it all the time mostly on the weekends maybe once or twice and not every weekend. So i think you guys for all your info i really appreciate it I just hope you guys understand its an auto sxt its slow!!! I want to go fast, this is the only way right now!!
HICal 07-06-2009, 10:57 PM I mean right now i dont have enough money for a tranny swap out/ turbo.....
Thats why nitrous is the next best thing for me I'm not looking for something right now that will blow my socks off! I'm looking for something to give my auto sxt some kick ya know? I hate being slow and nitrous is the only way of changing that right now. And my warranty expired at 36000 miles i broke that a week ago so now im out of warranty. But i sorta understand what you guys are saying nitrous is pretty rough! But I'm not going to be using it all the time mostly on the weekends maybe once or twice and not every weekend. So i think you guys for all your info i really appreciate it I just hope you guys understand its an auto sxt its slow!!! I want to go fast, this is the only way right now!!
In that case, maybe a little tweak with some nitrous might be a fun project. Honestly, I think with the cvt the drive might be fun. I'd admit the cvt could use more off the line but once it gets going it's pretty fun. A little boost will be interesting. Have someone locally with good experience with nitrous and see what they recommend and from there on, don't be a speed demon:jester:
BTW, did you catch my intake mod? It's all homemade, cheap & gave me improved throttle response. Worth experimenting with.
http://www.caliberforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4921
Sorry for all the pages but it takes you through the build.
whitedragon 07-07-2009, 07:13 AM I mean right now i dont have enough money for a tranny swap out/ turbo.....
Thats why nitrous is the next best thing for me I'm not looking for something right now that will blow my socks off! I'm looking for something to give my auto sxt some kick ya know? I hate being slow and nitrous is the only way of changing that right now. And my warranty expired at 36000 miles i broke that a week ago so now im out of warranty. But i sorta understand what you guys are saying nitrous is pretty rough! But I'm not going to be using it all the time mostly on the weekends maybe once or twice and not every weekend. So i think you guys for all your info i really appreciate it I just hope you guys understand its an auto sxt its slow!!! I want to go fast, this is the only way right now!!
One thing ive learned in life is that going in a strait line gets OLD!!! Esp. with all the muscle cars out there with big V8s...so i moved on to backroading and corners!!! This is just an idea but try putting performance handling parts on your car...Theres nothing like leaving a Mustang GT in your dust around a few corners...and when you get good take it to a trac and have some real fun!!!
srt_wannabe 07-07-2009, 01:36 PM Well thank you hical I appreciate your info and comments but I'm hoping it will be fun!!!! I will let all you sxt/se peeps know how this nitrous works out and what are the pros and cons. I should have it by this next week or the one after and then its time for exhaust upgrades.... Thats gonna be tough. I'm going to be super picky how it sounds. I like josh-wa's center exit magnaflow exhaust, it sounds nice just the center exhaust im not to fond of it.... I may just keep that homemade cai in mind cause i want to upgrade hyst don't want to spend alot of money we'll see what happens!
SpooledCSRT 07-07-2009, 02:49 PM If you are serious about going nitrous, then go for it! Personally, I would steer clear of major upgrades like nitrous, unless is a very small shot because the repair costs could be catastrophic! I'm not sure about the engine power handling capabilities of the SXT, but I would check into that first just to be on the safe side. Along with the CVT abilities.
Either way, if you pull the trigger, good luck on the build and keep us updated! :beerchug:
srt_wannabe 07-07-2009, 07:48 PM Yea were still deciding on the size of the shot. I told them i didn't want anything ridiculous cause I'm not going for hardcore racing just something to give me a little boost when i race someone that doesn't have many mods that thinks they're hard! lol Alot stock people around here! amd i don't want to be one of them anymore! And my car is a perfect sleeper no one will guess that a sxt will have nitrous and there's alot of mechanically inclined people around here that just watch fast and furious!!! Oh goodness and i will have to snap a pic of this kid that has this supercharged monte carlo with a ton and i mean a ton of neons on his car interior and exterior!! good times
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